• Not-for-Profit
• Permanent Part-Time
• Animal Care & Veterinary Services Award rate from $31.60

Experienced Veterinary Nurses Needed

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for an experienced part-time Veterinary Nurse to join our Gold Coast Community Veterinary Clinic! We have a permanent part-time opportunity available for 19 hours per week over 2 days.

You’ll be working with a team of highly skilled and passionate veterinary professionals under the banner of one of the most respected brands in animal welfare. If you are passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you. This is a high-volume, fast-paced clinic where you will gain excellent exposure across the entire veterinary practice. You must be of a calm disposition with the ability to thrive under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult Support: Support veterinarians with routine examinations and consultations
• Organisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery schedules
• Client Support: Provide veterinary nursing care and grief support to clients
• Nursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anaesthesia, place IVs, and perform post-operative procedures. In-house and external pathology procedures. Prepare medications as required
• Inpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitor clinical signs, and communicate with owners
• Community Advocate: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and empathy for community animal health and welfare issues

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent
• Minimum of 3+ years' vet nursing experience working in a fast-paced clinic
• Must be able to independently monitor anaesthetics, place IVs, and perform general nursing duties
• Excellent animal handling skills
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Desired previous experience in a shelter/rescue environment
• Experience using Smartflow is highly advantageous

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Ability to manage your own time effectively and be respectful of the time of others
• Strong attention to detail within deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and positivity

To Apply

Join us and make a difference. Please apply using the "Apply Now" button to submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to the criteria above.